Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo S2
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7050); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo S2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2882
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo S2, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (97/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo S2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 925409 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1025 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2882 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S2
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo S2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo S2 by 461.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (97/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo S2 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo S2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.